(7) Chubby's, 7618 Camp Bowie West Blvd., Fort Worth vs. (2) Dutch's, 3009 S. University Drive, Fort Worth
Call it the war of the bacon blues. True to its name, the Chubby's burger is a pleasingly fat patty on an ample, grilled bun. On the recommendation of our waitress, we ordered the blue cheese on the side; otherwise the burger threatens to get crushed beneath a Himalaya of blue. It was a serviceable burger with scrumptious bacon strips on top, but the burger as a whole was not quite the juicy mouthful we hoped for. Over at Dutch's, on the other hand, we were reminded why this was such a strong contender in 2009. Consider the bun alone, such a sweet, yeasty pillow, you could make a meal of it. But the patty is what it sent it sailing over the top: a gloriously juicy piece of meat, impeccably seasoned and topped with bacon strips and a healthy sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles. Keep going, and your mouth gets another delightful surprise -- a balanced smear of chipotle mayo. Alas, Chubby's, against such fierce competition, the scale just didn't tip your way. The winner: Dutch's
